I can NOT wait for the interviews and articles to start dropping in. I want to read more of what she herself has to say about the new album.
I'm going to thread each and every single one of them on ONTD (or at least those of stations and magazines that matter), unless somebody else is faster than me.
Add Scott Barnes -- the makeup artist who helped create Ke$ha's look at the VMAs -- to the list of people she's worked with who absolutely love her.
From his blog on People magazine's website:
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In getting to know me through these posts for People.com — and I promise to tell you everything, whether you like it or not — you’ll see that I have lots of what my friends and clients call “Scottisms.” I’m always saying, “As I like to say …”
Having worked in the makeup business for so many years, I’ve developed a number of mantras about beauty, makeup, and, really, life in general, because beauty is such a great metaphor for life. How you choose to present yourself is a direct correlation to how you feel inside.
So every week, I’ll be offering you one of my Scottisms. Use those you like as inspiration or just a good laugh. I truly believe we’re most beautiful when we’re laughing, which is one reason lots of my favorite sayings are simply things that make me chuckle. Sometimes you need a dose of laughter just to get through your day.
Last week, we started talking about the idea of transformation. How — if you let it — makeup can help you transcend whatever mood, shape, or state of mind you’re experiencing at any given moment. And how the better you feel about yourself on the inside, the more beautiful you’ll appear to others on the outside.
But I want to be clear: Transformation isn’t about making yourself into someone new. Makeup, at least in my mind, isn’t about creating something entirely different or even covering up what’s already there; it’s about taking the gifts you already have and putting them to their best possible use. It’s about expressing who you are on the inside. And sometimes, fear can get in the way of us doing that.
It seems counterintuitive, but it can be scary to try to be our best. It means making an effort, putting ourselves out there. Not everyone will like what they see, or maybe they’ll feel threatened by it.
Which is why Ke$ha is such an inspiration to me. She’s completely unique, and unafraid to be exactly who she is, even when she struggled early in her career to prove that she had talent, and to make a name for herself. Now — insanely successful, of course — her song lyrics reflect her commitment to individuality. She realizes that beauty isn’t perfect, just as life isn’t perfect, and she makes no apologies. And that’s why I dedicate this week’s Scottism to the one and only Ke$ha: As I like to say, “Fear is like Spandex. It will only hold you back.”
This week, I’ll be making the rounds with Ke$ha as she promotes her new album (above). We’re also shooting the music video for “Die Young,” the first single off her upcoming album, and I’m super excited. As you saw last week, I like to blow people’s expectations away, and that means creating something they’ve never seen before — so stay tuned to see what we come up with.
In the meantime, though, a tip for you: When I’m doing Ke$ha’s makeup, I like to use one of my most favorite ever eye pencils. You’re going to thank me for this one, because it’s so amazing — and so cheap! It’s Maybelline’s Expert Eyes pencil, and it comes two to a pack for less than $8. In my opinion, it’s still the best pencil on the market.
On Ke$ha, I use Velvet Black — the blackest black — to create a smoky, sexy eye. What’s so great about the smoky eye — and so very Ke$ha — is that it doesn’t always have to be perfect. There’s room for error. Of course, you want to watch out for some of the smoky eye pitfalls. Messy can be sexy. It can also be a mess.
So try this: Before using, soften the pencil tip by waving it through the flame of a cigarette lighter a few times. This will help the pencil go on easier and reduce the need to pull, which can create wrinkles. Let it cool before using, of course, and it’s a good idea to test it on your hand first. (For a more detailed how-to for creating the perfect smoky eye, check out my book, Face to Face.) And play around with it! You’ll only get better with practice.
I hope what you take away from this week is the idea that makeup, and life, is about experimentation. It’s about taking risks. And it’s about mistakes. Mistakes are OK — necessary, even. Mistakes are how we grow. Taking risks is how we reap big rewards, whether you’re a wannabe pop star or a regular woman who wants to feel good about herself every single time she leaves the house. I want that for you!
Which brings me to your assignment for this week: Wear something, say something, do something totally out of character. Maybe it’s choosing a cherry red lipstick. Maybe it’s standing up for yourself at work. And then let me know how it feels.
–Scott Barnes
Bolded the parts I found most interesting and that were the most relevant. Super excited that he's announced they'll be "making the rounds" together this week to promote her new album... Ke$ha appearances are always a good thing. And yay for the video being shot in the not-so-distant future.
Still not in my ****ing iTunes store Raped the repeat button on my phone though, cause I downloaded it through my pre-order email on my moms computer and put it over
It hasn't leaked in full HQ yet
It probably won't for a while I would think too
damn!
What's the excuse of the people that actually have it and won't leak it? Before the WARRIOR tracklist was released their excuse was that they won't leak it because it would be the first single or something like that. And NOW? Selfish idiots tbh
What's the excuse of the people that actually have it and won't leak it? Before the WARRIOR tracklist was released their excuse was that they won't leak it because it would be the first single or something like that. And NOW? Selfish idiots tbh
It was confirmed not to be on the album ages ago
If it leaks all these people that have it are losing trading material, They're not gonna intentionally leak it anytime soon unfortunately for the rest of us
Add Scott Barnes -- the makeup artist who helped create Ke$ha's look at the VMAs -- to the list of people she's worked with who absolutely love her.
From his blog on People magazine's website:
Bolded the parts I found most interesting and that were the most relevant. Super excited that he's announced they'll be "making the rounds" together this week to promote her new album... Ke$ha appearances are always a good thing. And yay for the video being shot in the not-so-distant future.
[]Release Only Wanna Dance With You
[] Release acoustic covers
[] Make more ballads
[] Evolve her sound, but not lose her known sound
[] Learn to sing better
[] Strengthen her lyrics
And she's done all that. I love her more and more every day.
The Daft Punk eurodance synths, that little kick drum in the indie-pop inspired chorus, the structure, harmonies.. And people say she is making the same music as before. I think DY does show some progression.